2009 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Sentra 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 159 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (141 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 707 kg more than 2008 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | MDX | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3663 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
