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The 1500 is a 5.3 Liter 310 horsepower engine. The 2500n is a 6.0 liter 325 horsepower engine. so the 1500 gets a tiny bit better gas mileage. They are both V8s.

That is accurate, but that is not all there is to it. The above info is only based on model years 2000 and higher. The numbers 1500, 2500, and above are ratings. Each of those ratings represents the trucks' overall capability. 2500's typically have bigger and more powerful engines due to the fact that they are designed to haul/tow heavier loads. The stiff springs on a 2500 make a bumpier ride than a 1500, but it's worth it if you are a heavy-hauler. 2500's are typically geared lower than the 1500 so that it can pull a load with ease. But keep in mind that 2500's are gas hogs, as stated above. Something that gm offers on the 2500's that they didn't offer on the 1500's is the tow/haul mode. It is a button on the end of the selector lever that changes the shifting points in the transmission. This helps when towing/hauling a heavy load.

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