2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 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 44 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (256 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 469 kg more than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 GMC Envoy (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Envoy | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1768 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |
