2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 965 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 GMC Acadia (340 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (215 Nm). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Acadia | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 59 L |
