2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2008 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 2 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2008 Lincoln Navigator.
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, 2008 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2008 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Canyon | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 5406 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 127 L |
