2003 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura MDX weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2003 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Acura MDX 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura MDX | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | MDX | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |