2005 Acura MDX vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Acura MDX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,464 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2005 Acura MDX (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura MDX | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | MDX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3464 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |