2007 GMC Savana vs. 2005 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Yukon 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 35 more horse power than 2005 GMC Yukon. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 399 kg more than 2005 GMC Yukon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Yukon. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2005 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 4818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
