2006 GMC Canyon vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. 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 142 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (78 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
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 GMC Canyon (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | GMC | Lada |
| Model | Canyon | Niva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1774 cc |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
