2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Acadia | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
