2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Corolla 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 50 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 509 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Terrain | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Terrain | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1754 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
