2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 614 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2012 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Maxima | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |
