2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 121 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Ducato | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
