2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 6 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 29 kg more than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Canyon | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Canyon | LR4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |