2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Honda Civic 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 206 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 488 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. 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 (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2478 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |