2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
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 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3458 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
