2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2009 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 601 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2009 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2009 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Land Rover | GMC |
| Model | Defender | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 364 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2659 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 129 L |
