2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali vs. 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL
To start off, both 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali weights approximately 41 kg more than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali | 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Sierra | Sierra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2352 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5839 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |