2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 106 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1132 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Canyon (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Canyon | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
