2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 561 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Canyon | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3474 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |
