2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali vs. 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
To start off, both 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 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 88 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. 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 SLT. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. (454 Nm @ 4000 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 SLT.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali | 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Sierra | Sierra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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 | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |