2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 34 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (352 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Silverado | Savana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 117 L |
