2012 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, both 2012 GMC Sierra and 2012 Nissan NV were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 324 kg more than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Sierra | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | NV |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
