2009 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,663 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX. 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 2012 Infiniti FX. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | MDX | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3663 cc | 3500 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
