2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Titan | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Titan | Savana |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 117 L |
