2003 Ford C-MAX vs. 2003 GMC Sonoma
To start off, both 2003 Ford C-MAX and 2003 GMC Sonoma were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 GMC Sonoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Sonoma (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Ford C-MAX. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Sonoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Sonoma weights approximately 144 kg more than 2003 Ford C-MAX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 GMC Sonoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford C-MAX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Ford C-MAX (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford C-MAX | 2003 GMC Sonoma | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | C-MAX | Sonoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3130 mm |
