2011 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 796 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon, 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
