2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 156 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Durango | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3458 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |
