2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 733 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
