2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Sierra (353 HP) has 179 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
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) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Land Rover | GMC |
| Model | Freelander | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 353 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 129 L |
