1969 Opel GT vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 2011 GMC Canyon (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel GT | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Opel | GMC |
| Model | GT | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
