2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1295 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Panda | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
