2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Silverado | Sierra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |