2006 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C8 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C8 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Citroen C8.
Because 2006 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 GMC Sierra (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C8 | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Citroen | GMC |
| Model | C8 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 2317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 129 L |
