2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
