2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2002 Honda Accord

To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord 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 (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (238 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord.

Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2007 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Accord 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 2002 Honda Accord
Make GMC Honda
Model Acadia Accord
Year Released 2007 2002
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 64 L


 

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