2012 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2012 GMC Acadia and 2012 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 199 kg more than 2012 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra. 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 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Acadia | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Acadia | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
