2005 Acura RL vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RL weights approximately 6 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Acura RL (353 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | RL | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1754 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |
