2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon 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, 2006 GMC Canyon (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | RSX | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2770 cc |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
