2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon.
Because 2005 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Canyon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Titan | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |
