2012 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2012 GMC Acadia and 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Acadia weights approximately 697 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2012 GMC Acadia | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
Model | Acadia | Outlander |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4295 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1631 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |