2010 GMC Savana vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. 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 249 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1708 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. 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, 2001 Smart ForFour, 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | GMC | Smart |
| Model | Savana | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2673 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2510 mm |
