2005 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 785 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana. 2011 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | 350Z | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
