2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2000 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 GMC Savana. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 639 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Savana. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Durango | 2000 GMC Savana | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Durango | Savana |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 15 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 117 L |