2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 391 kg more than 2007 GMC Sierra.
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, 2007 GMC Sierra (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender. 2007 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2317 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |
