2006 Acura RL vs. 2010 Acura MDX
To start off, 2010 Acura MDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 489 kg more than 2006 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2010 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | RL | MDX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 79 L |
