2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 GMC Savana

To start off, both 2011 GMC Acadia and 2011 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 641 kg more than 2011 GMC Acadia.

Because 2011 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 2011 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia, 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, 2011 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Acadia.

Compare all specifications:

2011 GMC Acadia 2011 GMC Savana
Make GMC GMC
Model Acadia Savana
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 288 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2112 kg 2753 kg
Vehicle Length 5098 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1986 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1849 mm 2070 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 21.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 117 L


 

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