2011 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Fiat Ulysse 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 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 766 kg more than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Ulysse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 521 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Savana | 2011 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | GMC | Fiat |
Model | Savana | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |