2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Sierra | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 370 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |