2005 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura MDX 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 102 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2019 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 87 L |
