2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Canyon (175 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 GMC Canyon (251 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (250 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Canyon | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
