2009 Toyota Avalon vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (310 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon, 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, 2013 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Avalon | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Avalon | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
