2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 GMC Savana

To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1117 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.

Because 2010 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2010 GMC Savana
Make Honda GMC
Model Accord Savana
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 6600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 268 HP 250 HP
Torque 336 Nm 623 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1600 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1356 kg 2473 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2017 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 2073 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 117 L


 

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