2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 GMC Canyon and 2008 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Canyon | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
