2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 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 80 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chrysler 300 (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chrysler | GMC |
| Model | 300 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 98 L |
