2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (274 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 60 L |
