2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2009 GMC Canyon and 2009 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Canyon weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. 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, 2009 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2009 GMC Canyon 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
Make GMC Mitsubishi
Model Canyon Colt
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2901 cc 1124 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 186 HP 54 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 100 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1695 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 4.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 47 L