2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 174 kg more than 2012 GMC Savana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Quest is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest 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, 2012 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
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2008 Nissan Quest | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Nissan | GMC |
Model | Quest | Savana |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3492 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |