2006 GMC Savana vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown 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 33 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 71 L |
