2011 GMC Envoy Denali vs. 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD
To start off, both 2011 GMC Envoy Denali and 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Envoy Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Envoy Denali (300 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy Denali should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD weights approximately 295 kg more than 2011 GMC Envoy Denali.
Because 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Envoy Denali. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD 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 Envoy Denali (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD. (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Envoy Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Envoy Denali | 2011 GMC Envoy SLT-1 4WD | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Envoy | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 285 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
