2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. 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 108 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
