2005 GMC Savana vs. 2005 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2005 GMC Savana and 2005 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Savana (285 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2005 GMC Canyon. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Savana weights approximately 683 kg more than 2005 GMC Canyon. 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 Savana (400 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Savana | 2005 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
