2009 GMC Savana vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 965 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana. 2009 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Savana | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 78 L |
