2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2010 GMC Envoy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 269 kg more than 2010 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Envoy. (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Land Rover | GMC |
Model | Discovery | Envoy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 83 L |