2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fiesta and 2006 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1078 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Savana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 GMC Savana (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fiesta | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Fiesta | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2353 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 117 L |
