2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sierra | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 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 | 129 L |
