2011 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 224 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram 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, 2011 Dodge Ram 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Savana | Ram |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
