2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Holden UTE
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Holden UTE were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2006 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 978 kg more than 2006 Holden UTE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Holden UTE. 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 (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Holden UTE | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Sierra | UTE |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2478 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2950 mm |
