2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2010 GMC Acadia and 2010 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 584 kg more than 2010 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia, 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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Acadia | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Acadia | Savana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 2726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
