2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Suzuki | GMC |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 72 L |
