2004 GMC Canyon vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Canyon (175 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 983 kg more than 2004 GMC Canyon.
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 Freelander (401 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Canyon | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
