2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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. Both 2008 GMC Acadia and 2010 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 546 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Acadia | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
