2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2008 GMC Acadia and 2008 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 821 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2008 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 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, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 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 QX56 | |
Make | GMC | Infiniti |
Model | Acadia | QX56 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |