2004 GMC Savana vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 GMC Savana and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Savana (285 HP) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Savana weights approximately 1697 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Savana (441 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Savana | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Savana | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |
