2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (295 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 803 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 GMC Sierra (454 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | NSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2263 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
