1961 BMW 700 vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 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 144 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 700 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 72 L |
