2006 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, both 2006 Acura MDX and 2006 Mahindra Scorpio 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, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 205 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2006 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Acura | Mahindra |
| Model | MDX | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
