2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 GMC Acadia and 2008 Nissan Altima 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, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1144 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. 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, 2008 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia. 2008 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 GMC Acadia | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Acadia | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |