2009 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,663 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 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3663 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
