2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 250 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 781 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Charger | Savana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 623 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |