2007 GMC Savana vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1349 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 GMC Savana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Pontiac 6000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Savana | 6000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2670 mm |
