2007 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2007 Acura MDX and 2007 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 13 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (287 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Porsche Cayenne (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura MDX. 2007 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura MDX | 2007 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | MDX | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |