2012 GMC Canyon vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2012 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Canyon | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Canyon | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2478 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2415 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
