2007 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura MDX would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura MDX.
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, 2010 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Acura | Lexus |
| Model | MDX | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 84 L |
