2005 AC Aceca vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1103 kg more than 2005 AC Aceca.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia. 2009 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2005 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2005 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | AC | GMC |
| Model | Aceca | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
