2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 SSC Aero
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 SSC Aero were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 842 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1284 kg more than 2006 SSC Aero.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 SSC Aero. 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 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1052 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 SSC Aero | |
| Make | GMC | SSC |
| Model | Canyon | Aero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 6000 cc |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1090 mm |
