2006 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2006 Acura MDX and 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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 92 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 82 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 Toyota Fortuner (343 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura MDX. (340 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |
