2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 3 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. Both 2009 GMC Acadia and 2012 Porsche Panamera are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 675 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 2012 Porsche Panamera. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Acadia | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
