2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2006 GMC Envoy and 2006 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1264 kg more than 2006 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Envoy. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Envoy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 GMC Envoy 2006 Land Rover Discovery
Make GMC Land Rover
Model Envoy Discovery
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2720 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 291 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 376 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1900 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2664 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 3280 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 82 L


 

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