2007 Acura MDX vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2007 Acura MDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina 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 44 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
