2009 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Isuzu I-290
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Isuzu I-290. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Isuzu I-290 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 115 more horse power than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Isuzu I-290.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Acura MDX (374 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Isuzu I-290. 2009 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Isuzu I-290 has manual transmission. 2007 Isuzu I-290 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2007 Isuzu I-290 | |
| Make | Acura | Isuzu |
| Model | MDX | I-290 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |
