2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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 80 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 457 kg more than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Canyon | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
