2010 Acura RDX vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2010 Acura RDX and 2010 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 218 kg more than 2010 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Xterra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Xterra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RDX | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RDX | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
