2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Acadia would be higher. 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 25 more horse power than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1242 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Acadia | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
