2005 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Beijing BJ 2020. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Beijing BJ 2020 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Beijing BJ 2020. (86 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Canyon weights approximately 146 kg more than 2005 Beijing BJ 2020. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Beijing BJ 2020.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Beijing BJ 2020 | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Beijing | GMC |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
