2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 GMC Envoy.
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 (373 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Envoy | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 93 L |
