2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Maxima. 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 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
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2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Canyon | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |