2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 Saturn Outlook
To start off, both 2008 GMC Acadia and 2008 Saturn Outlook were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 GMC Acadia and 2008 Saturn Outlook are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Outlook (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2008 Saturn Outlook.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2008 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | GMC | Saturn |
| Model | Acadia | Outlook |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
