2008 Acura RDX vs. 2003 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 5 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 31 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2003 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | RDX | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
