2013 GMC Terrain vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2013 GMC Terrain and 2013 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 GMC Terrain. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 477 kg more than 2013 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Terrain is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Terrain 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Terrain | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Terrain | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1833 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2857 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 98 L |
