2011 Honda Odyssey vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Odyssey. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Odyssey | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | 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 | 248 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2068 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 83 L |
