2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Envoy 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 64 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1361 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Envoy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2009 GMC Envoy (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |
