2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 753 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Park Avenue | Canyon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2770 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |