2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Sierra 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 10 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (311 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 104 L |
