2012 GMC Savana vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1669 kg more than 1995 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Savana | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2470 mm |
