2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana.
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 Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Tahoe | Savana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
