2012 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2012 Acura MDX and 2012 Mazda 5 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 187 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura MDX weights approximately 594 kg more than 2012 Mazda 5. 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 Mazda 5. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5. 2012 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura MDX | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | MDX | 5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
