2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2011 Acura RDX
To start off, 2011 Acura RDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 392 kg more than 2011 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2011 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Nissan | Acura |
| Model | Pathfinder | RDX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
