2008 GMC Savana vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 518 kg more than 2008 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 GMC Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Savana | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Savana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
