2010 Honda Accord vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2010 Honda Accord and 2010 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (364 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1219 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 2010 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Accord | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 364 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 219 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
