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 (300 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP). 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 953 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 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
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 | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 87 L |
