2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 55 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1229 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Canyon | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
