2006 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Cayenne 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 585 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Cayenne. (311 Nm). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2005 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | MDX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
