2007 Acura RDX vs. 1999 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Acura RDX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Avalon. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX 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 RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 1999 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RDX | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
