2006 GMC Savana vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 7 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 611 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Savana | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
