2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 31 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Silverado | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2770 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
