1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2012 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2012 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Caprice | Canyon |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |