2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon is newer by 2 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 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 (454 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Silverado | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
