2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2007 GMC Canyon and 2007 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 765 kg more than 2007 GMC Canyon. 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 GMC Savana. 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 Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Canyon | Savana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
