2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 5 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 125 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Envoy. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 96 L |
