2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 GMC Envoy and 2006 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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 (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Envoy | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Envoy | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 93 L |