2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2005 GMC Canyon. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Canyon | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
