2012 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Camaro and 2012 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Acadia weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Acadia. 2012 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Camaro | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 426 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
