2006 Acura MDX vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura MDX weights approximately 720 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
