2012 GMC Canyon vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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 5 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 968 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Canyon | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | GMC | Suzuki |
| Model | Canyon | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2478 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
