2009 GMC Acadia vs. 1995 Lexus LX
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Lexus LX. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1995 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 183 kg more than 1995 Lexus LX. 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, 1995 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 1995 Lexus LX | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Acadia | LX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |
