2008 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 381 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
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 (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Savana | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Savana | IS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
