2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 254 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Because 2012 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Livina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2012 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Livina | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Nissan | GMC |
Model | Livina | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 353 HP |
Torque | 154 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 129 L |