2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 317 kg more than 2013 GMC Acadia.
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, 2006 Dodge Ram (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Ram | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 83 L |
