2008 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura MDX would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2008 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | MDX | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 78 L |
