2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 70 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 939 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. 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 (489 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2569 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 73 L |
