2008 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2008 Acura MDX and 2008 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GS (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GS weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lexus GS (460 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura MDX | 2008 Lexus GS | |
Make | Acura | Lexus |
Model | MDX | GS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 73 L |