2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy 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 3 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti EX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 733 kg more than 2012 Infiniti EX. 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 2012 Infiniti EX. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | GMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Envoy | EX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
