2006 GMC Savana vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Savana | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | GMC | Porsche |
Model | Savana | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |