2007 Acura RDX vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RDX would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2012 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2012 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | RDX | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
