2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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2007 GMC Acadia | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
Model | Acadia | Colorado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |