2009 Acura RDX vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RDX would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Acura RDX. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 61 kg more than 2009 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RDX. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RDX | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RDX | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2297 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
