2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Smart ForFour 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 GMC Sierra (300 HP) has 237 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1469 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart ForFour. 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 (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | GMC | Smart |
| Model | Sierra | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 47 L |
