2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2013 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 506 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Jaguar | GMC |
| Model | S-Type | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
