2005 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 743 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Altima. 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (338 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Altima | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
