2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 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 37 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 695 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW X3 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X3 | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | X3 | Canyon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |