2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 790 kg more than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. 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 2006 Fiat Ulysse. 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 (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | GMC | Fiat |
| Model | Canyon | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
