2005 GMC Sonoma vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sonoma and 2005 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sonoma. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 GMC Sonoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sonoma | 2005 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | GMC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sonoma | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |
