2009 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,663 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 299 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | MDX | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3663 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
