2006 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 2006 Acura MDX and 2006 Mazda MPV 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) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MPV. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura MDX weights approximately 765 kg more than 2006 Mazda MPV. 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 Mazda MPV. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MPV. (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2006 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | MDX | MPV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2966 cc |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
