2008 Acura RDX vs. 2004 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (225 Nm). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2004 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | RDX | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
