2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 GMC Canyon and 2008 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1398 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 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, 2008 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | GMC | Suzuki |
| Model | Canyon | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
