2007 GMC Canyon vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 934 kg more than 1958 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | GMC | Wartburg |
| Model | Canyon | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2460 mm |
