2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Canyon weights approximately 458 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.
Because 2009 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 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 2009 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Ducato | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
