2003 BMW 520 vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon. 2003 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2010 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2010 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 520 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
