2006 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura MDX would be higher. 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 145 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura MDX weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 42 L |
