2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon.
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, 2007 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Canyon | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
