2011 GMC Savana vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 852 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | GMC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Savana | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2800 mm |
