2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1249 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Mazda | GMC |
| Model | 6 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
