2008 Acura MDX vs. 1999 Lexus LX
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus LX weights approximately 980 kg more than 2008 Acura MDX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 1999 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Acura | Lexus |
| Model | MDX | LX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 66 L |
