2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 GMC Sierra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 GMC Sierra (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2008 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Acadia | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
