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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 217 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 606 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.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 332 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 | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1833 kg | 2439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1872 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2857 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 98 L |
