1988 BMW 524 vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524.
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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 524 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
