2010 GMC Savana vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1098 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6. 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, 2006 Mazda 6, 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 (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Savana | 6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 623 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2473 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
