2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2005 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Nitro and 2005 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Nitro (208 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2005 GMC Canyon. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 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 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 2005 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Nitro | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
