When he was playing basketball with the Utah Jazz, Karl Malone was known as "The Mailman" because he kept delivering, play after play. In the same way, the new Chevy Silverado 1500 is known for delivering exceptional towing and hauling capability. Of course, the Silverado 1500 has a GM cousin in the GMC Sierra 1500 and both full-size pickups can come through for you. Here's a comparison of the two and why we believe the Chevy Silverado 1500 is the better choice at Karl Malone Chevrolet Park City in Park City, UT.
Compare The Powerful Chevrolet Silverado To The GMC Sierra
Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. GMC Sierra
A comparison of performance specifications
Because Chevy and GMC are both owned by General Motors, the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra are mechanical twins across the lineup. But in spite of its lower price tag, the Chevy Silverado 1500 can give you a bigger maximum towing capacity than the GMC Sierra. That makes it a high-value choice if you need to pull heavy cargo around Salt Lake City and Morgan, UT. Here's what the engine choices look like for both these capable full-size pickups:
- Â A 2.7-liter High-Output engine with 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque
- A 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque
- A 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque
- A 3.0-Liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel with 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque
So while the lower-priced Chevy Silverado 1500 gives you the same engine options, it delivers a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 lbs. Meanwhile the GMC Sierra 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of only 11,800 pounds. The fact that you can tow 1,500 pounds more and pay less with the Chevy Silverado means you can chalk up a major win with the Silverado 1500. In addition, the Chevy Silverado 1500 has more maximum payload capacity of 2,290 pounds compared with the GMC Sierra 1500 at 2,270 pounds.
A comparison of power and handling
The Chevy Silverado comes with a V8 engine that's faster than the Sierra 1500. According to MotorTrend, the Silverado 1500 can take you from zero to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds while the GMC Sierra requires 7.4 seconds. The Chevy Silverado beats the Sierra by .6 of a second in the quarter-mile, hitting 90.7 mph well the GMC Sierra 's top speed is 88 mph. In addition, the Chevy Silverado can come to a full stop in 127 feet compared with 135 feet for the Sierra 1500.
A comparison of trim levels
The Chevy Silverado gives you more options to choose from with nine trim levels compared with eight for the GMC Sierra 1500. What's more significant is the fact that the Chevy Silverado starts with a lower base price and finishes with a lower price at the top-end. The difference at the top is about $12,000 in favor of the Chevy pickup. For the benefit of our valued customers in Evanston, WY and Heber City, UT, here are approximate price ranges in the trim levels for both lineups:
Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels
- Work Truck starting at about $35,600
- Custom starting at $42,900
- LT starting at $47,000
- RST starting at $51,200
- LTZ starting at $56,000
- LT Trail Boss starting at $56,300
- Custom Trail Boss starting at $56,600
- High Country starting at $61,100
- ZR2 starting at $70,100
GMC Sierra 1500 trim levels
- Â Pro starting at about $37,200
- SLE starting at $50,300
- Elevation starting at $52,000
- SLT starting at $56,000
- AT4 starting at $66,800
- Denali starting at $65,800
- AT4X starting at $81,700
- Denali Ultimate starting at $82,200
Test drive the winning Chevy Silverado 1500 at our dealership
Take a good online look at the new new Chevy Silverado 1500 pickups we have available to find the one that looks like the best working partner. Then contact us to schedule a test drive at Karl Malone Chevrolet Park City in Park City, UT.