2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 119 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (176 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Sierra | IS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
