2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. (230 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Acadia | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
