2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Nissan Micra

To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Nissan Micra 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 67 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Micra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1337 kg more than 2006 Nissan Micra. 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 Nissan Micra. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Micra. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Micra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 GMC Canyon 2006 Nissan Micra
Make GMC Nissan
Model Canyon Micra
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2770 cc 1598 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 83.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.7:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2435 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 3730 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 46 L


 

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