2007 Acura RDX vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2007 Acura RDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RDX.
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, 2005 Buick Rainier (374 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RDX. (353 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | RDX | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
