2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Aygo 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) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 870 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 2011 GMC Terrain has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Terrain will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Terrain | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Terrain | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
