2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 937 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Silverado | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
