1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2007 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Camaro | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
