2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sparky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sparky 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 189 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky. 2007 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Sparky has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Sparky 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 | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Acadia | Sparky |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
