2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2007 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (146 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Cobalt | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 83 L |
