2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Envoy would be higher. 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 79 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 78 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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 (447 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
