2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,663 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 62 kg more than 2009 Infiniti M.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2009 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | MDX | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3663 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
