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Chevrolet 2500 vs. GMC Sierra 2500

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$17,932
Reg Cab 131.5" WB HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB C6P Ext Cab 141.5" WB HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
$47,300
2WD Reg Cab 142" Pro 2WD Double Cab 149" Pro 2WD Double Cab 162" Pro 4WD Reg Cab 142" Pro 2WD Crew Cab 159" Pro 2WD Crew Cab 172" Pro 4WD Double Cab 149" Pro 4WD Double Cab 162" Pro 4WD Crew Cab 159" Pro 4WD Crew Cab 172" Pro 4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE 4WD Double Cab 149" SLE 4WD Double Cab 162" SLE 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLE 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLE 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLT 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLT 4WD Crew Cab 159" AT4 4WD Crew Cab 172" AT4 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali 4WD Crew Cab 172" Denali 4WD Crew Cab 159" AT4X 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali Ultimate 4WD Crew Cab 172" Denali Ultimate
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 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
  • 255 hp
  • 230 hp
  • 180 hp
  • 401 hp
  • 470 hp
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

Engine comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 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
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.7 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 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

Suspension comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 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

Steering comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 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

Measurements comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 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

Safety comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 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

Entertainment comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 GMC Sierra 2500
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 GMC Sierra 2500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
170
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
720

Brakes

Brakes comparison
1998 Chevrolet 25002026 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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