Hi everyone, obviously I'm a newbie around here but I've been visiting for a few months doing some research on the new GM trucks. I really like the style of the new body style!
My question has to do w/ the towing and hauling capacity of the '07 Sierra Denali. Specifically I keep wondering why is it that the Denali has the larger 6.2l Vortech rated @ 403/417 and the 6 spd automatic tranny vs the 6.0l Vortech rated @ 367/375 and 4 spd trans in the Silverado yet the towing the capacity of the Silverado is rated at 10,500 lbs. vs 8800 lbs. for the Denali.
Frankly this just seems backwards to me? Why does the vehicle w/ the higher hp/tq rating have the lower towing ( and payload for that matter ) capacity by a significant 1700 lbs?
I am likely going to use this vehicle as a part time tow vehicle for a car trailer and also a camper at different times so the towing capacity is an area of concern. After doing the research I can't figure this out? Can someone please clear this up for me?
Thanx for any help!
My question has to do w/ the towing and hauling capacity of the '07 Sierra Denali. Specifically I keep wondering why is it that the Denali has the larger 6.2l Vortech rated @ 403/417 and the 6 spd automatic tranny vs the 6.0l Vortech rated @ 367/375 and 4 spd trans in the Silverado yet the towing the capacity of the Silverado is rated at 10,500 lbs. vs 8800 lbs. for the Denali.
Frankly this just seems backwards to me? Why does the vehicle w/ the higher hp/tq rating have the lower towing ( and payload for that matter ) capacity by a significant 1700 lbs?
I am likely going to use this vehicle as a part time tow vehicle for a car trailer and also a camper at different times so the towing capacity is an area of concern. After doing the research I can't figure this out? Can someone please clear this up for me?
Thanx for any help!