2009 GMC Savana vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 GMC Savana and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 1282 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Savana | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
