2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Express would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2011 GMC Savana are equipped with a 4,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1492 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2011 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Express | 2011 GMC Savana | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Express | Savana |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |