2009 BMW 523 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 523 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 731 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 523 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
