1999 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 GMC Canyon. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Canyon weights approximately 260 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Bora | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | GMC |
| Model | Bora | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
