2009 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Savana 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 6 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 886 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Savana | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Savana | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
