2012 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2012 Acura MDX and 2012 Hyundai Elantra 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 152 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2012 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura MDX | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | MDX | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 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 Length | 4867 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |
