2002 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 438 kg more than 2002 GMC Sierra.
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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Sierra. (371 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Sierra. 2002 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Sierra | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 82 L |
