2010 GMC Savana LS 3500 vs. 2010 GMC Savana Cargo 1500
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana LS 3500 and 2010 GMC Savana Cargo 1500 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 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana LS 3500 (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana Cargo 1500. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana LS 3500 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana Cargo 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana LS 3500 weights approximately 506 kg more than 2010 GMC Savana Cargo 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 3500 (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana Cargo 1500. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana LS 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana Cargo 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana LS 3500 | 2010 GMC Savana Cargo 1500 | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Savana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2726 kg | 2220 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 |
