2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 330 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 36 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 772 kg more than 2003 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2003 BMW 330 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Canyon | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
