2008 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura MDX weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX 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, 2008 Acura MDX (373 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | MDX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
