2004 GMC Sierra vs. 2003 GMC Sonoma
To start off, 2004 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Sonoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Sonoma would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Sierra (300 HP) has 182 more horse power than 2003 GMC Sonoma. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 812 kg more than 2003 GMC Sonoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Sierra | 2003 GMC Sonoma | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sonoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2282 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
