2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 931 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester. 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, 2006 GMC Sierra (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Sierra | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2317 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2530 mm |
