2010 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Lexus ES
To start off, 2011 Lexus ES 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 32 more horse power than 2011 Lexus ES. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 440 kg more than 2011 Lexus ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus ES. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura MDX | 2011 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Acura | Lexus |
| Model | MDX | ES |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1624 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
