2011 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Acura MDX would be higher. 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 3 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti EX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura MDX weights approximately 349 kg more than 2012 Infiniti EX. 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 2012 Infiniti EX. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura MDX | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | MDX | EX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
