2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Acadia | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
