2013 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2013 Acura MDX
To start off, both 2013 Honda Ridgeline and 2013 Acura MDX 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 53 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura MDX weights approximately 22 kg more than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Ridgeline | 2013 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Ridgeline | MDX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2047 kg | 2069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5255 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 2238 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1786 mm | 1733 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |
