2007 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback 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, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | MDX | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
