2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Acura TL (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | TL | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
