2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Kia Sportage 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 49 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 188 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Canyon | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1542 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
