2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT vs. 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL
To start off, both 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT 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 SL weights approximately 417 kg more than 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT.
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 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SL. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT 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 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT | 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 | 5999 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
