1973 BMW Touring vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,458 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1547 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Canyon (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Touring | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3458 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
