 The rear wheels are constantly overdriven at 1.7% faster speed than the front wheels.The MDX is powered by a 3.7L 300 hp VTEC V-6 engine transversely mounted in a version of the Honda Global Large Light Truck Platform, versions of which are used for the Honda Pilot, Honda Ridgeline, Honda Odyssey, and the 2010 Acura ZDX.As can be seen below, the vehicle dynamics of the Acura MDX require different operating parameters.