2002 GMC Envoy vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Envoy 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 129 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Envoy weights approximately 436 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Envoy | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3246 mm |
