2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, both 2007 GMC Canyon and 2007 Honda Element were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element.
Because 2007 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Element. 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 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 2007 GMC Canyon has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Element 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 GMC Canyon | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Canyon | Element |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |