2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL vs. 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
To start off, both 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL and 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL.
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, 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL.
Compare all specifications:
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL | 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Sierra | Sierra |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 2318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |