2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 212 kg more than 2004 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, 2005 GMC Sierra (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2058 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 |
