2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 878 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. 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 (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 64 L |
