2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 295 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 603 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, both vehicles can yield 454 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 GMC Savana | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Silverado | Savana |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5325 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2353 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 117 L |