2007 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 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 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura MDX | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | MDX | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 578 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |