2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Toyota Camry 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 66 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2006 GMC Canyon 2006 Toyota Camry
Make GMC Toyota
Model Canyon Camry
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3458 cc 2358 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 220 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 96 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 70 L


 

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