2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2010 GMC Acadia and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 7 more horse power than 2010 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1037 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 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 2010 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Acadia | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Acadia | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
