2008 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 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 187 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura MDX weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | MDX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 30 L |
