2006 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 Acura MDX and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 253 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 415 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 Honda Accord. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura MDX | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | MDX | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |