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 |