2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2011 Land Rover LR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
