2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango and 2009 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 744 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 2009 GMC Savana | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Durango | Savana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4699 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 117 L |