2007 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2007 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura MDX.
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, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 2006 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | MDX | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 106 L |
