2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (276 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 704 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (374 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura MDX | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | MDX | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |