2005 Acura MDX vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2005 Acura MDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 151 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, 2005 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2003 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | MDX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2019 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
