2009 GMC Savana vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Savana | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
