2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2009 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 381 kg more than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Pathfinder | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2283 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 129 L |
