2003 GMC Sierra vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2003 GMC Sierra and 2003 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Sierra weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Sierra. (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 GMC Sierra | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Sierra | Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2550 mm |