2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 648 kg more than 2008 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Acadia | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 129 L |
