2010 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Altima and 2010 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Canyon weights approximately 156 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Nissan Altima | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Nissan | GMC |
Model | Altima | Canyon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |