2006 GMC Savana vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2006 GMC Savana and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1382 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Savana | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | GMC | Mazda |
Model | Savana | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5963 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |