2009 Toyota Tundra vs. 2009 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Tundra and 2009 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (353 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1327 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Tundra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |
