2010 GMC Savana LS 1500 vs. 2010 GMC Savana LS 2500
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana LS 1500 and 2010 GMC Savana LS 2500 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 LS 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana LS 2500 (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana LS 1500. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana LS 2500 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana LS 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana LS 2500 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2010 GMC Savana LS 1500. 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, 2010 GMC Savana LS 2500 (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana LS 1500. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana LS 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana LS 1500.
Compare all specifications:
2010 GMC Savana LS 1500 | 2010 GMC Savana LS 2500 | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Savana | Savana |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 505 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 2673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |