2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. 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 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |
