2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (195 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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 (354 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2790 mm |
