2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2010 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Ram | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |
