2009 Nissan Quest 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 Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1032 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Quest, 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Quest | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |
