2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Charger (292 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (354 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Sierra | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 292 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3053 mm |
