2009 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 672 kg more than 2008 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B4000. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2008 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | MDX | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |
