2007 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 617 kg more than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |
