2011 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 381 kg more than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana. 2011 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
