2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia

To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 6 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 2,801 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1578 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.

Compare all specifications:

2006 GMC Canyon 2012 Daihatsu Materia
Make GMC Daihatsu
Model Canyon Materia
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2801 cc 1493 cc
Horse Power 175 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 132 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2613 kg 1035 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 40 L


 

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