2004 GMC Canyon vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2004 GMC Canyon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Canyon (220 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Canyon weights approximately 495 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Canyon (305 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Canyon | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
