2004 GMC Canyon vs. 2004 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2004 GMC Canyon and 2004 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 116 more horse power than 2004 Kia Rio. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Canyon weights approximately 865 kg more than 2004 Kia Rio. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 2004 Kia Rio | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Canyon | Rio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
