2007 GMC Savana vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1229 kg more than 2003 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2003 Honda NSX | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Savana | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
