2008 GMC Canyon vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1586 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | GMC | Trabant |
| Model | Canyon | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2390 mm |
