2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 891 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Lumina | Savana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 323 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
