2008 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 300 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura MDX | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | MDX | Silverado |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 129 L |