2009 Chrysler Aspen vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Aspen would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (299 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
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, 2013 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (330 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Aspen | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chrysler | GMC |
| Model | Aspen | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 117 L |
