2004 Acura MDX vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Acura MDX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 49 kg more than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm). This means 2004 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2019 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
