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 (300 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2005 GMC Savana. (195 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 544 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Savana. (353 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 | 4293 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 6510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
