2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 GMC Canyon and 2007 Kia Sportage 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 103 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 346 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. 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 Kia Sportage. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 GMC Canyon has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Canyon | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
