2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1123 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | Giulietta | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
