1957 Opel Record vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record.
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, 2010 GMC Canyon (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Record | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Opel | GMC |
| Model | Record | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
