2007 GMC Canyon vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina 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 164 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 939 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina. 2007 GMC Canyon has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Canyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Canyon | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
