2010 Acura RDX vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2010 Acura RDX and 2010 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Honda CR-V. (180 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 162 kg more than 2010 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RDX | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RDX | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
