2009 Audi S8 vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 Audi S8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1484 kg more than 2009 Audi S8.
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, 2009 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Savana. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S8 | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | S8 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
