2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2006 GMC Envoy. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 GMC Envoy. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Envoy. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Envoy | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 104 L |
