2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 GMC Yukon (442 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Yukon | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Yukon | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 442 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |