2007 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2007 Acura MDX and 2007 Toyota Avalon 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
