2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2007 GMC Canyon and 2007 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 782 kg more than 2007 Mazda Tribute.
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 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon. 2007 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2007 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2007 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 2007 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Canyon | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
