2007 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RDX would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RDX | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |