2003 Opel Speedster vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Speedster 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 (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Speedster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Speedster | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Opel | GMC |
| Model | Speedster | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |
