2002 GMC Envoy vs. 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2002 GMC Envoy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 834 kg more than 2002 GMC Envoy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Envoy | 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4160 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 108 L |
