2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 GMC Savana

To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1682 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 2011 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2011 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Mazda Familia 2011 GMC Savana
Make Mazda GMC
Model Familia Savana
Year Released 2000 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 5300 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary V
Horse Power 106 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 134 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 825 kg 2507 kg
Vehicle Length 3840 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 2126 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 117 L


 

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