2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Nissan Grand Livina
To start off, both 2010 GMC Acadia and 2010 Nissan Grand Livina 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 180 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Grand Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Grand Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 810 kg more than 2010 Nissan Grand Livina. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Grand Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Grand Livina. 2010 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Grand Livina has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Grand Livina 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 Nissan Grand Livina | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Acadia | Grand Livina |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 52 L |
