2013 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2013 Acura MDX and 2013 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura MDX weights approximately 275 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Acura MDX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Acura MDX | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | MDX | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2069 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2238 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1733 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |