2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2006 GMC Canyon

To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Crossfire 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 3,458 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (216 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 972 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. 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 Chrysler Crossfire. 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 Chrysler Crossfire (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chrysler Crossfire 2006 GMC Canyon
Make Chrysler GMC
Model Crossfire Canyon
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3199 cc 3458 cc
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 216 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.3 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1463 kg 2435 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 5270 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.4 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 72 L


 

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