2012 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, both 2012 Acura MDX and 2012 Acura TL were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Acura TL. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura MDX weights approximately 374 kg more than 2012 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
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2012 Acura MDX | 2012 Acura TL | |
Make | Acura | Acura |
Model | MDX | TL |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |