2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2010 GMC Acadia and 2010 Hyundai ix35 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 @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 715 kg more than 2010 Hyundai ix35. 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai ix35. 2010 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai ix35 has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai ix35 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.
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2010 GMC Acadia | 2010 Hyundai ix35 | |
Make | GMC | Hyundai |
Model | Acadia | ix35 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1427 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2640 mm |