2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 415 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Envoy | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2550 mm |
