2003 Fiat Albea 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 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea. 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 Fiat Albea. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Fiat | GMC |
Model | Albea | Canyon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2770 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |