2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 910 kg more than 2001 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Acadia (367 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Previa. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Acadia | Previa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
