2010 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Acura RDX
To start off, 2011 Acura RDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 281 kg more than 2011 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura MDX | 2011 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | MDX | RDX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
