2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Nitro 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. Both 2007 Dodge Nitro and 2007 GMC Canyon are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro. 2007 GMC Canyon has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Nitro has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Nitro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Canyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Nitro | Canyon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |