2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 644 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2009 GMC Envoy (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Envoy | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Envoy | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 87 L |