2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1380 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2012 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Mazda | GMC |
Model | RX-8 | Savana |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |