2012 GMC Savana LS 1500 vs. 2012 GMC Savana Cargo 3500
To start off, both 2012 GMC Savana LS 1500 and 2012 GMC Savana Cargo 3500 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana Cargo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana LS 1500 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana Cargo 3500. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana LS 1500 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana Cargo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana LS 1500 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2012 GMC Savana Cargo 3500. 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, 2012 GMC Savana Cargo 3500 (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana LS 1500. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana Cargo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana LS 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Savana LS 1500 | 2012 GMC Savana Cargo 3500 | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Savana |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2560 kg | 2361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
