2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE vs. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE and 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA weights approximately 505 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE | 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2023 kg | 2528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5222 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1869 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
