2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2010 GMC Acadia and 2010 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Acadia (288 HP) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 822 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Acadia | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Acadia | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
