2011 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 643 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | GMC | Chrysler |
| Model | Savana | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2753 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
