2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Acadia would be higher. Both 2011 Dodge Durango and 2010 GMC Acadia are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Acadia.
Because 2011 Dodge Durango 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 2011 Dodge Durango. 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2010 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Durango | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1986 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 83 L |
