2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2009 GMC Acadia and 2009 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 905 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Acadia | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
