2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 485 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
Because 2010 Aston Martin Rapide 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 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Acadia | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | GMC | Aston Martin |
Model | Acadia | Rapide |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |