2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 13 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1336 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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 (488 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 287 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |
