1980 BMW M1 vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon.
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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | M1 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
