2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 807 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Canyon | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3192 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
