2002 GMC Envoy vs. 2002 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2002 GMC Envoy and 2002 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,160 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Volvo XC90. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 98 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, 2002 GMC Envoy (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo XC90. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Envoy | 2002 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Envoy | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4160 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
