1972 Vauxhall Firenza vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1588 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Vauxhall | GMC |
| Model | Firenza | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
