2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Canyon would be higher. 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 35 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 423 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Canyon | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
