1999 GMC Sonoma vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 1999 GMC Sonoma and 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Sonoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Sonoma (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Sonoma should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Sonoma weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 GMC Sonoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 GMC Sonoma 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, 1999 GMC Sonoma (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Sonoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 1999 GMC Sonoma has manual transmission. 1999 GMC Sonoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 GMC Sonoma | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sonoma | SLK |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |