2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2006 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Tahoe | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
