2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2009 GMC Acadia and 2009 Nissan Sentra 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 148 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 699 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Acadia | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Acadia | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |