2006 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2006 Acura MDX and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2006 Acura MDX. (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 177 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX. 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 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura MDX. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura MDX | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | MDX | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 6998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 506 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |