2011 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 246 kg more than 2011 GMC Savana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Savana | NV |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
