2005 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2011 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 6 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Wrangler. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 110 kg more than 2011 Jeep Wrangler. 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, 2005 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2011 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | MDX | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 85 L |
