2004 GMC Canyon vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2004 GMC Canyon and 2004 Mazda 6 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 121 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Canyon weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (231 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Canyon | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
