2003 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Avanti Studebaker
To start off, 2004 Avanti Studebaker is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura MDX would be higher. At 6,750 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Avanti Studebaker (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Avanti Studebaker should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 805 kg more than 2003 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2004 Avanti Studebaker (425 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Avanti Studebaker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura MDX | 2004 Avanti Studebaker | |
| Make | Acura | Avanti |
| Model | MDX | Studebaker |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3410 mm |
