2006 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express

To start off, both 2006 Acura MDX and 2006 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 647 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.

Because 2006 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Express. 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 Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura MDX. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express 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 Express
Make Acura Chevrolet
Model MDX Express
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 4294 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 253 HP 195 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 354 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 2222 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 2080 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3440 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 117 L


 

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