2008 GMC Savana vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 GMC Savana and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 1125 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Savana | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
