2009 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RDX would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RDX.
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 RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RDX | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RDX | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
