2008 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Dodge Avenger
To start off, both 2008 Acura MDX and 2008 Dodge Avenger were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 127 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Avenger.
Because 2008 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Avenger. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 2008 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | MDX | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
