2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Skoda Fabia 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 121 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1402 kg more than 2006 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia. 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 (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | GMC | Skoda |
| Model | Canyon | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1389 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
