1952 Buick 40 vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | 40 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2830 mm |
