2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Smart ForTwo 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 180 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1620 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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 Smart ForTwo. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | GMC | Smart |
| Model | Canyon | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 22 L |
