2009 GMC Savana vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R

To start off, both 2009 GMC Savana and 2009 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 881 kg more than 2009 Nissan GT-R.

Because 2009 Nissan GT-R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.

Compare all specifications:

2009 GMC Savana 2009 Nissan GT-R
Make GMC Nissan
Model Savana GT-R
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 3799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 469 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 588 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2435 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 74 L


 

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