2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 239 kg more than 2011 GMC Savana. 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, 2011 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Expedition | 2011 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Expedition | Savana |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 117 L |