2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2004 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Agila would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1420 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. 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 (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. 2009 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Agila has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Agila 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 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | GMC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Acadia | Agila |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
