2011 GMC Savana vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 772 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 63 L |
