2011 GMC Savana vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 145 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
