2009 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 136 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Acura MDX (373 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (305 Nm). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
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2009 Acura MDX | 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | MDX | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |