2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 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 GMC Canyon (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (171 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1499 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Cobalt | Canyon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2770 cc |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |