2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1419 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. 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 1995 Toyota Carina. 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 (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2590 mm |
