2010 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana and 2010 Honda Civic 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1472 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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, 2010 Honda Civic, 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Savana | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2673 kg | 1201 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
