2004 GMC Envoy vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 GMC Envoy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Envoy weights approximately 120 kg more than 1994 Nissan President. 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 1994 Nissan President. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Envoy | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Envoy | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4160 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3040 mm |
