2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Opel Tigra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1394 kg more than 2006 Opel Tigra. 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 Opel Tigra. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Canyon | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
