2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Land Rover | GMC |
Model | Defender | Canyon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |