2006 GMC Savana vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 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 Savana (353 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2006 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Savana | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Savana | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 300 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |