2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Express and 2011 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (364 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 94 kg more than 2011 GMC Sierra.
Because 2011 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 364 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2753 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
