2004 GMC Sierra vs. 2004 Infiniti Q45
To start off, both 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Infiniti Q45 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2004 GMC Sierra. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 478 kg more than 2004 Infiniti Q45.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti Q45. 2004 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2004 GMC Sierra has manual transmission. 2004 GMC Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Sierra | 2004 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | GMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Sierra | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 340 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2282 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 81 L |
