2004 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 9 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2004 Acura MDX. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 51 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | MDX | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
