2008 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 1247 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Savana | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
