2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 GMC Envoy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 114 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 294 kg more than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Envoy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2370 mm |
