2007 GMC Savana vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 41 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 553 kg more than 2006 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Savana | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 79 L |
