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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 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 649 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 (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 345 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 | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 2761 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 Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
