2004 GMC Envoy vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 GMC Envoy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,160 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Envoy weights approximately 940 kg more than 1986 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Envoy | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4160 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
