2005 BMW 330 vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 863 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 330 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
