2012 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2012 GMC Canyon

To start off, both 2012 Fiat Fiorino and 2012 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 113 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1333 kg more than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. 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 2012 Fiat Fiorino. 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, 2012 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (119 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Fiorino.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Fiat Fiorino 2012 GMC Canyon
Make Fiat GMC
Model Fiorino Canyon
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 72 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 119 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 2478 kg
Vehicle Length 3870 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 72 L


 

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