2010 Ferrari California 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 Ferrari California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ferrari California would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2011 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Canyon weights approximately 743 kg more than 2010 Ferrari California.
Because 2011 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ferrari California. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari California | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | California | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4562 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1308 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |
