2007 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 5 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 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 325 kg more than 2012 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 GMC Savana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Flex. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
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2007 GMC Savana | 2012 Ford Flex | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Savana | Flex |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2353 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |