2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2008 GMC Acadia and 2008 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 275 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Infiniti M.
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 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2008 Infiniti M | |
| Make | GMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Acadia | M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
