2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1089 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Lumina | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 2753 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
