2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima 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 5 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 630 kg more than 2011 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 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Acadia | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| 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 | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
