2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD WT
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT and 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD WT were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD WT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 327 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 414 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD WT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2089 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5702 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3378 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 129 L |
