2009 GMC Canyon vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Cosmo 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 89 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Canyon | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
