2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2008 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima 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 2,770 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1037 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.

Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. 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 (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.

Compare all specifications:

2006 GMC Canyon 2008 Nissan Altima
Make GMC Nissan
Model Canyon Altima
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2770 cc 2491 cc
Horse Power 175 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3900 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2577 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 76 L


 

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