2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Nissan Navara 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 48 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 453 kg more than 2006 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Canyon | Navara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2488 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
