2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 GMC Canyon

To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 948 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.

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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Porsche 911 2012 GMC Canyon
Make Porsche GMC
Model 911 Canyon
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3824 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 2478 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1310 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.2 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 72 L


 

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