2011 GMC Savana vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1031 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Savana | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
