2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2008 GMC Envoy and 2008 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 757 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2008 GMC Envoy 2008 Toyota Camry
Make GMC Toyota
Model Envoy Camry
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4161 cc 3309 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.8:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2141 kg 1384 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 70 L