2005 GMC Yukon 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 Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 GMC Yukon.
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 Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Yukon | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Yukon | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 287 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |