1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 372 kg more than 2010 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, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Mega Cruiser | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 72 L |
