2003 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura MDX weights approximately 690 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Acura MDX (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura MDX | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | MDX | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1797 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |