2009 GMC Savana vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 1282 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
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 GMC Savana (353 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Savana | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |
