2000 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 418 kg more than 2000 GMC Yukon.
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, 2000 GMC Yukon (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2000 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Yukon | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Yukon | Defender |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5964 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |