2009 GMC Canyon vs. 1972 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 2009 GMC Canyon (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 1972 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Canyon | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
