2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2008 GMC Canyon and 2008 Nissan Micra 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 98 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Canyon | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 46 L |
