2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE vs. 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Cab
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE and 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Cab were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE (295 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Cab. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Cab. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Cab. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE (454 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Cab. (400 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Cab.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE | 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Cab | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 285 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2263 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |
