2008 GMC Sierra vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 GMC Sierra and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (247 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 799 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2008 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Sierra | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 87 L |
