2010 Nissan Maxima vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 586 kg more than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Maxima | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Maxima | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
