2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Mazda 2 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 2. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Mazda 2. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 2. (146 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2005 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Canyon | 2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
