2006 GMC Savana vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Savana 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 113 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 455 kg more than 2007 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Savana | Navara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
