2004 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 Acura MDX and 2004 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 396 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura MDX | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | MDX | Outback |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |