2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1470 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Punto | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |
