2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2013 GMC Sierra

To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra. 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Land Rover LR3 2013 GMC Sierra
Make Land Rover GMC
Model LR3 Sierra
Year Released 2006 2013
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4392 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 298 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 414 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.1 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2461 kg 2271 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5702 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 2031 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1875 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3378 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 15.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 129 L


 

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