2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2002 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,159 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Highlander. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 456 kg more than 2002 Toyota Highlander. 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, 2008 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 2002 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4159 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 73 L |
