2012 Nissan Xterra vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Xterra and 2012 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 555 kg more than 2012 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Xterra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (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 Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Xterra | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Xterra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 129 L |
