2006 GMC Savana vs. 2006 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2006 GMC Savana and 2006 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Lexus SC. (283 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 722 kg more than 2006 Lexus SC. 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 Lexus SC. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus SC. (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2006 Lexus SC | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Savana | SC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
