2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 548 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2010 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Land Rover | GMC |
Model | Freelander | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |