2004 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2004 Acura MDX and 2004 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. (190 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 333 kg more than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. 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 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2004 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | MDX | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2019 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |
