2006 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1002 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Savana | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
