2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport
To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 101 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | MDX | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 95 L |
