2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT vs. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 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 5 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA weights approximately 218 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. (472 Nm @ 4400 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 SLT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT | 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 | 5300 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 472 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
