2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Acura MDX. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 561 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | MDX | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
