2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 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 62 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 485 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Envoy | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
