2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (271 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2008 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.

Compare all specifications:

2008 GMC Acadia 2007 Toyota Tundra
Make GMC Toyota
Model Acadia Tundra
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 4663 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 424 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3710 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 100 L


 

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