2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE vs. 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
To start off, both 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE and 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali weights approximately 41 kg more than 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE. 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, 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE | 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
