2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2340 mm |
