2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Subaru Baja 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 (301 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 925 kg more than 2006 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Sierra | Baja |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 64 L |
