1999 Toyota MR2 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1481 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota MR2 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | MR2 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 117 L |
