2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (220 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 477 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Canyon | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Canyon | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4556 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |