2004 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura MDX would be higher. At 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Acura MDX. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura MDX.
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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | MDX | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4194 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |
