2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 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 27 more horse power than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 141 kg more than 2011 Honda Odyssey. 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 2011 Honda Odyssey. 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 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Acadia | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Acadia | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |