2010 GMC Savana vs. 2000 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1002 kg more than 2000 Lexus IS. 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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2000 Lexus IS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Savana | IS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
