2008 GMC Savana vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 636 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Savana. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Savana | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
