2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 171 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.
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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Canyon | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
