2005 GMC Sierra C3 vs. 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular Cab 4WD SLE
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra C3 and 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular Cab 4WD 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 3500 Regular Cab 4WD SLE are equipped with a 5,965 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra C3 (321 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular Cab 4WD SLE. (301 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra C3 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular Cab 4WD SLE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular Cab 4WD SLE weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra C3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular Cab 4WD SLE (488 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra C3. (370 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular Cab 4WD 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 3500 Regular Cab 4WD 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 | 301 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
