2008 Acura RDX vs. 2005 Avanti Studebaker
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Avanti Studebaker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Avanti Studebaker would be higher. At 6,751 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Avanti Studebaker (307 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Avanti Studebaker should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 1325 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, 2005 Avanti Studebaker (425 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Avanti Studebaker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2005 Avanti Studebaker | |
| Make | Acura | Avanti |
| Model | RDX | Studebaker |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 6751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3410 mm |
