2010 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Acura RL
To start off, both 2010 Acura MDX and 2010 Acura RL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Acura MDX and 2010 Acura RL are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 212 kg more than 2010 Acura RL.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura MDX | 2010 Acura RL | |
Make | Acura | Acura |
Model | MDX | RL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4971 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 73 L |