2007 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2007 Acura MDX and 2007 Subaru Outback 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 137 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Outback. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Outback.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback. 2007 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Outback 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.
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2007 Acura MDX | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | MDX | Outback |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 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 | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |