2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2008 GMC Envoy. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2008 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (436 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Envoy | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 86 L |
