2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1201 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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 (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City. 2009 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda City has manual transmission. 2004 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Acadia | City |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
