2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 959 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Panda | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
