2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2005 GMC Canyon. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 921 kg more than 2005 GMC Canyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (252 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Canyon | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 2718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
