2000 GMC Savana vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana is newer by 1 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Savana (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 1390 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, 2000 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2. 2000 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. 2000 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Savana | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 48 L |
