2011 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 622 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
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 Mazda 6, 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 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Savana | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | GMC | Mazda |
Model | Savana | 6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |