2011 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 901 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
