2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (445 HP) has 145 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1243 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 445 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2833 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
