2008 GMC Savana vs. 2008 Ferrari F430

To start off, both 2008 GMC Savana and 2008 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 1052 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430.

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 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Savana. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Savana.

Compare all specifications:

2008 GMC Savana 2008 Ferrari F430
Make GMC Ferrari
Model Savana F430
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Van Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4294 cc 4309 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 490 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 465 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 11.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2577 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1240 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 18.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 110 L


 

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