2002 GMC Envoy vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, both 2002 GMC Envoy and 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 84 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Envoy weights approximately 710 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Envoy | 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Envoy | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
