2004 GMC Sonoma vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 GMC Sonoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 GMC Sonoma. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 730 kg more than 2004 GMC Sonoma. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Sonoma | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sonoma | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |
