2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Kia Rio 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 93 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (82 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 782 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. 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 (252 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (120 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Canyon | Rio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
