2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 Acura MDX
To start off, 2013 Acura MDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura MDX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2013 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Nissan | Acura |
| Model | Titan | MDX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2238 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1733 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 79 L |
