2010 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 567 kg more than 2010 GMC Savana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Savana | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 2969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 4018 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 136 L |
