2013 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 GMC Terrain

To start off, both 2013 GMC Acadia and 2013 GMC Terrain were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2013 GMC Terrain. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 380 kg more than 2013 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain.

Compare all specifications:

2013 GMC Acadia 2013 GMC Terrain
Make GMC GMC
Model Acadia Terrain
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 284 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 98 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2203 kg 1823 kg
Vehicle Length 5101 mm 4707 mm
Vehicle Width 2003 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1846 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 2857 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.8 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 71 L


 

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