2004 GMC Canyon vs. 2004 Acura RL
To start off, both 2004 GMC Canyon and 2004 Acura RL were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura RL (225 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2004 GMC Canyon. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Canyon weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Acura RL.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Acura RL (313 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 2004 Acura RL | |
| Make | GMC | Acura |
| Model | Canyon | RL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
