2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2002 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Terrain | 2002 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Terrain | Previa |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2900 mm |
