2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 GMC Canyon and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Canyon | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
