2010 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 365 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 2011 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 2011 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, 2011 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 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 2011 GMC Savana
Make GMC GMC
Model Acadia Savana
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 288 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4500 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 2507 kg
Vehicle Length 5098 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1986 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1849 mm 2126 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 117 L


 

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