2010 Kia Amanti vs. 2010 GMC Envoy

To start off, both 2010 Kia Amanti and 2010 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Kia Amanti. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Amanti.

Because 2010 GMC Envoy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Envoy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Amanti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Amanti. (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Amanti.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Amanti 2010 GMC Envoy
Make Kia GMC
Model Amanti Envoy
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 4161 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 285 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 261 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km


 

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