2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 127 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1085 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Acadia | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 57 L |
