2000 GMC Sierra vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2000 GMC Sierra. (197 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 773 kg more than 2000 GMC Sierra. 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 LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Sierra. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Sierra. 2011 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2000 GMC Sierra has manual transmission. 2000 GMC Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Sierra | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2885 mm |
