2008 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2008 Acura MDX and 2008 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura MDX weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura MDX | 2008 Infiniti QX56 | |
Make | Acura | Infiniti |
Model | MDX | QX56 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 106 L |