2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 921 kg more than 2004 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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Savana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 486 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 | 1500 kg | 2421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 117 L |
