2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,768 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1244 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 GMC Canyon (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | Spider | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2768 cc |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
