2005 GMC Jimmy vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2005 GMC Jimmy and 2005 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 308 kg more than 2005 GMC Jimmy.
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, 2005 GMC Jimmy (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Jimmy | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Jimmy | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |
