2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Hyundai Atos were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 985 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Canyon | Atos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1084 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |
