2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus GS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Lexus GS.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lexus GS. 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, 2000 Lexus GS (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2000 Lexus GS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Acadia | GS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
