2005 GMC Savana vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 GMC Savana and 2005 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (301 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2005 GMC Savana. (285 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 101 kg more than 2005 GMC Savana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Savana. (400 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Savana | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
