2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 519 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Canyon | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Canyon | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |