2005 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 614 kg more than 2005 Acura MDX. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura MDX | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | MDX | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3464 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 104 L |