2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 221 kg more than 2013 GMC Yukon.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Land Rover | GMC |
Model | Discovery | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 2497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1927 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 98 L |