2012 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2012 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Acadia weights approximately 45 kg more than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Acadia | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | GMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Acadia | FX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
