2008 Acura RDX vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (163 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RDX weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Acura | Suzuki |
| Model | RDX | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
