2003 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX.
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, 2012 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura MDX | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | MDX | FX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
