2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 952 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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 (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | GMC | Suzuki |
| Model | Canyon | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2734 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
