2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Envoy | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
