2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2009 GMC Canyon and 2009 Proton Gen-2 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 78 more horse power than 2009 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2009 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 2009 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | GMC | Proton |
| Model | Canyon | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
