2012 Acura ZDX vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2012 Acura ZDX and 2012 Audi Q7 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2012 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura ZDX.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura ZDX | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | ZDX | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1595 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
