2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1288 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2004 Honda Insight | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Canyon | Insight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
