2010 GMC Sierra vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2010 GMC Sierra and 2010 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 989 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
