2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 279 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 503 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
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, both vehicles can yield 399 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 GMC Savana | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Express | Savana |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |