2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 (197 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2005 GMC Canyon. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 363 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo V50 (320 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Canyon | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
