2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Pontiac GTO are equipped with a 5,965 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 746 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2006 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac GTO. 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 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | GMC | Pontiac |
Model | Sierra | GTO |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |