2010 GMC Savana vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana and 2010 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 103 kg more than 2010 GMC Sierra.
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 (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 623 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2421 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
