Chevrolet 2500 vs. GMC Sierra 2500
$17,932
$47,300
Highlights
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$17,932
|
$47,300
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
14,500 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
98 in
|
98 in
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
285 @ 2800
|
464 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
230 @ 4600
|
401 @ 5200
|
| Displacement |
5.0L/305
|
6.6L/-TBD-
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V8
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 20 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
16.7 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
17 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
17 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
17 x -TBD- in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
LT225/75R16D
|
LT245/75R17E
|
| Rear Tire Size |
LT225/75R16D
|
LT245/75R17E
|
| Front Tire Size |
LT225/75R16D
|
LT245/75R17E
|
Suspension
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating
|
N/A
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
|
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Indep Coil Spring
|
Short/Long Arm w/Torsion Bar
|
Steering
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
48 ft
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
44 ft
|
47 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Power
|
Pwr Recirculating Ball
|
Measurements
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
60 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
98 in
|
98 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
7 in
|
10 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
7 in
|
10 in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
33 in
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
47 in
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Front |
35 in
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
71 in
|
80 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
82 in
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
236 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
213 in
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
132 in
|
142 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
65 in
|
66 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
45 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
43 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
3
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
Not Available ft³
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume |
69 ft³
|
84 ft³
|
| Tailgate Width |
62 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
19 in
|
21 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
49 in
|
51 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
64 in
|
71 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
34 gal
|
36 gal
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
14,500 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
4,675 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
18,700 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,450 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
14,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
8,000 lbs
|
24,500 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
2,908 lbs
|
3,926 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
2,908 lbs
|
3,926 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,292 lbs
|
6,074 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
1,701 lbs
|
2,603 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,591 lbs
|
3,471 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
7,200 lbs
|
10,000 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
4,292 lbs
|
6,074 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
7,820 lbs
|
10,790 lbs
|
Safety
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
170
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
720
|
Brakes
| 1998 Chevrolet 2500 | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
14.1 x 1.3 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.57 x 1.25 in
|
14 x 1.6 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
Four Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Pwr
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 2500 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 2500 is cheaper than the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 with a $17,932 starting MSRP versus a $47,300 starting MSRP.
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