2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Canyon would be higher. 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 76 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Canyon | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2635 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
