2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. 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, 2006 GMC Canyon (305 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Canyon | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3491 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
