2004 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP) has 180 more horse power than 2004 GMC Canyon. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 GMC Canyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Canyon | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 5969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
