2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 GMC Envoy and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. 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 2006 Honda Accord. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Envoy | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
