2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (279 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Canyon | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
