2008 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 952 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, 2008 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | MDX | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3180 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 117 L |
