2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 SSC Aero
To start off, both 2011 GMC Acadia and 2011 SSC Aero were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 774 more horse power than 2011 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Acadia weights approximately 819 kg more than 2011 SSC Aero.
Because 2011 SSC Aero 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 SSC Aero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 991 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Acadia. 2011 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2011 SSC Aero has manual transmission. 2011 SSC Aero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Acadia | 2011 SSC Aero | |
| Make | GMC | SSC |
| Model | Acadia | Aero |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1090 mm |
