2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Navara weights approximately 582 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RDX | Navara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
