2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 685 kg more than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
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 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Magnum | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Magnum | Canyon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3458 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |