2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 624 kg more than 2005 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 GMC Sierra (489 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A8. (430 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A8 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 6270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 129 L |
