2004 Acura MDX vs. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2004 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | MDX | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 71 L |
