2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2009 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Canyon | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | GMC | Porsche |
Model | Canyon | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |