2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | MDX | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |