2009 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 69 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Sierra | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Sierra | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |