2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord 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 (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord.
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 (270 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Acadia | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| 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 | 284 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |
