2005 Acura MDX vs. 2003 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2005 Acura MDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Acura MDX. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 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 Buick Rainier (373 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2003 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | MDX | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |
