2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1724 kg more than 2006 Honda Element. 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 (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Honda Element | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Canyon | Element |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2359 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |