2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 603 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Canyon | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 2995 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
