2007 GMC Envoy vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2007 GMC Envoy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Vanette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 GMC Envoy (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Vanette. 2007 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Envoy | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Envoy | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2080 mm |
