2011 Acura RDX vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2011 Acura RDX and 2011 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 355 kg more than 2011 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota 4Runner 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 2011 Toyota 4Runner. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Acura RDX | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RDX | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
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 | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |