2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 511 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 (489 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2569 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |
