2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 959 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | LeSabre | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2770 cc |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
