2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon.
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, 2007 GMC Sierra (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Canyon | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
