2013 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2013 GMC Acadia and 2013 Toyota Venza 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 105 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 413 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Acadia | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Acadia | Venza |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2203 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5101 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2003 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1846 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |
