1971 BMW Touring vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 GMC Canyon (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Touring | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
