2006 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 6 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2006 Acura MDX. (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 595 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura MDX. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | MDX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
