2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2010 GMC Acadia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1352 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2010 GMC Acadia | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Acadia | Life |
Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2370 mm |