2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 GMC Sierra (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2890 mm |
