2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD vs. 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE
To start off, both 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD and 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE 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 3500 HD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD weights approximately 348 kg more than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 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 3500 HD (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD | 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 2032 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
