2003 GMC Yukon vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 GMC Yukon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,820 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Yukon weights approximately 299 kg more than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 2003 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Yukon | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Yukon | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4820 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
