2012 GMC Savana vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1994 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1994 Holden Commodore. 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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Savana | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Savana | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2560 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2740 mm |
