2009 GMC Savana vs. 2009 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2009 GMC Savana and 2009 Lexus GS 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 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Lexus GS. (292 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 570 kg more than 2009 Lexus GS. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (368 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Savana | 2009 Lexus GS | |
Make | GMC | Lexus |
Model | Savana | GS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 368 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |