2007 BMW 523 vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2007 BMW 523 and 2007 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 523 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
