2009 Holden Captiva vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Holden Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Holden Captiva would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Holden Captiva. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 358 kg more than 2009 Holden Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Holden Captiva | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Holden | GMC |
| Model | Captiva | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
