2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2008 GMC Envoy and 2008 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 GMC Canyon. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 176 kg more than 2008 GMC Envoy.
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 GMC Envoy (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 2008 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Envoy | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
