2007 GMC Savana vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 2 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 132 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1026 kg more than 2009 Subaru Outback. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Savana | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
