2005 Acura MDX vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Acura MDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 291 kg more than 2005 Acura MDX.
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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura MDX | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | MDX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2019 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 96 L |