2006 Acura MDX vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige 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 76 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura MDX weights approximately 789 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Acura | Lotus |
| Model | MDX | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 36 L |
