2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Canyon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Kia | GMC |
| Model | Sportage | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
