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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 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. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1212 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 | 6600 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 623 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2473 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
