2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 443 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | MDX | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1603 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
