2005 Acura MDX vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2005 Acura MDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota RunX 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 135 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX. 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, 2005 Acura MDX (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (138 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | RunX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3464 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
