2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Acura MDX 2009 Nissan Titan
Make Acura Nissan
Model MDX Titan
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3663 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 4060 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 140 L


 

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