2012 GMC Terrain vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2012 GMC Terrain and 2012 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 900 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2012 GMC Terrain | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Terrain | iQ |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 3051 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 32 L |