2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 158 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Tahoe | Canyon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3458 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 2577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |