2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RDX | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
