2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 787 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (447 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Envoy | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2187 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
