2011 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 292 kg more than 2012 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Savana | Armada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
