2007 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Savana | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
