2011 GMC Savana vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Savana would be higher. Both 2011 GMC Savana and 2010 GMC Savana are equipped with a 6,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 288 kg more than 2010 GMC Savana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Savana |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
