2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2009 GMC Envoy and 2009 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy 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, 2009 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon. 2009 GMC Envoy 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. 2009 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 GMC Envoy | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Envoy | Canyon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |