2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine. 2007 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Acadia | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
