2011 Holden Colorado vs. 2013 GMC Sierra

To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Holden Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Holden Colorado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP) has 199 more horse power than 2011 Holden Colorado. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Colorado.

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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Colorado. 2013 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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