2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Quest 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 53 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Quest 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, 2008 Nissan Quest 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
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2009 GMC Acadia | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Acadia | Quest |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |