2005 BMW 325 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 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 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 (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 325 | Canyon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |