2013 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2013 GMC Acadia and 2013 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 180 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Acadia | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Acadia | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2203 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5101 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2003 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1846 mm | 1869 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
