2010 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Savana would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Savana | A8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 623 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
