2011 GMC Savana vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
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 Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Sierra would be higher. Both 2011 GMC Savana and 2010 GMC Sierra are equipped with a 4,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 435 kg more than 2010 GMC Sierra.
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, 2010 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2753 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
