2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (364 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
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, 2011 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Land Rover | GMC |
| Model | LR2 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 364 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
