2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | GMC | Panoz |
| Model | Canyon | AIV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
