1985 GMC Jimmy vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1985 GMC Jimmy. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1985 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 750 kg more than 1985 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 GMC Jimmy. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 GMC Jimmy | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Jimmy | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2743 mm |
