2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 GMC Sierra (300 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 496 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Silverado | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
