2013 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra

To start off, both 2013 GMC Acadia and 2013 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 374 kg more than 2013 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.

Compare all specifications:

2013 GMC Acadia 2013 Toyota Tundra
Make GMC Toyota
Model Acadia Tundra
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Crossover Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 284 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 102 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2112 kg 2486 kg
Vehicle Length 5101 mm 5810 mm
Vehicle Width 2003 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1846 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 3700 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 12.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.7 L/100km 16.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 100 L


 

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