2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy weights approximately 585 kg more than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 GMC Envoy (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 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 | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
