2010 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1146 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | GMC | Porsche |
Model | Savana | Boxster |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 623 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2421 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 54 L |