2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Acadia | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
