2007 Acura RDX vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2010 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 | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RDX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
