1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 832 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Savana |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 2361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
