2012 Fiat Strada vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Strada 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 99 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Strada.
Because 2012 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Strada. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Strada | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Strada | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4444 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1644 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2718 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
