2007 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (237 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 2007 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | MDX | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |