2007 GMC Savana vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Savana 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 26 more horse power than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1304 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
