2002 GMC Sierra vs. 2002 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2002 Toyota RAV4. (145 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Sierra weights approximately 995 kg more than 2002 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Sierra (371 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota RAV4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Sierra | 2002 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 57 L |
