2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 3,458 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 131 kg more than 2006 GMC Canyon.
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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Canyon | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2402 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |