2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali vs. 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD DRW Work Truck
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD DRW Work Truck 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 99 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD DRW Work Truck. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD DRW Work Truck. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD DRW Work Truck weights approximately 15 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD DRW Work Truck. (414 Nm @ 4600 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 3500HD DRW Work Truck.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali | 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD DRW Work Truck | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2439 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1872 mm | 1872 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.4 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
