2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 8 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1058 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 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 Nissan Sentra. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Sentra | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Nissan | GMC |
Model | Sentra | Canyon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1511 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |