2005 GMC Savana vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 GMC Savana and 2005 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Savana (285 HP) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Savana weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. 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 Savana (400 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (210 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Savana | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Savana | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
