2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 880 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Silverado | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 83 L |
