2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2009 Nissan GT-R is newer by 3 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 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (480 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 288 kg more than 2009 Nissan GT-R.
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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (583 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2009 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Canyon | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3799 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
