2011 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2011 Acura MDX and 2011 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura MDX weights approximately 680 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Acura MDX | 2011 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | MDX | Avensis |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |