2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 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 2,770 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 978 kg more than 2006 GMC Canyon. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Canyon | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2718 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |