2008 GMC Acadia vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 692 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Porsche 959. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia. 2008 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 1983 Porsche 959 has manual transmission. 1983 Porsche 959 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Acadia | 959 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2280 mm |
