2010 BMW 120 vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2011 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2011 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 120 | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 120 | Canyon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 72 L |