2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali vs. 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT. (322 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali weights approximately 54 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 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, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT. (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali | 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 472 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2439 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 6330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1872 mm | 1869 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 4000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.4 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |
