2005 Infiniti QX56 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 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 76 kg more than 2005 Infiniti QX56.
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 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (452 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti QX56 | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Infiniti | GMC |
| Model | QX56 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 117 L |
