2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1404 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Canyon | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2768 cc | 3310 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |