2005 GMC Sierra C3 vs. 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra C3 and 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 GMC Sierra C3 and 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE are equipped with a 5,965 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra C3 (321 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra C3 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE weights approximately 299 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra C3.
Because 2005 GMC Sierra C3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra C3 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, 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE (489 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra C3. (370 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra C3 | 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 6270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
