2007 GMC Savana vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2007 GMC Savana and 2007 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 63 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2007 GMC Savana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2007 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 GMC Savana | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | GMC | Mazda |
Model | Savana | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5358 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |