2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. Both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2012 GMC Savana are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Suburban | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
