2006 GMC Canyon vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 107 kg more than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Canyon | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 4164 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
