1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1993 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, 2007 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. 2007 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Savana |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |
