2006 GMC Savana vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1342 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
