2002 GMC Envoy vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 GMC Envoy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Envoy (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy 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, 2002 GMC Envoy (448 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Envoy | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Crown |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
