2011 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2009 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover. (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Land Rover | GMC |
| Model | Range Rover | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4367 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 129 L |
