2004 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 11 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 97 L |
