2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 GMC Envoy and 2005 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 778 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 (447 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (201 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 57 L |
