2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2009 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2009 GMC Acadia and 2009 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 GMC Acadia.
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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Acadia | 2009 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | GMC | Hyundai |
Model | Acadia | Terracan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |