2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 207 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2013 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2013 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Land Rover | GMC |
Model | Discovery | Yukon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 397 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 2693 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1962 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 119 L |