2007 Acura MDX vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Acura MDX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2007 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura MDX | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | MDX | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |